An uncommon object. What is it?

Have you ever been invited to a party where you brought something uncommon that guests examine and guess what it is? Show that kind of object, the whole object, not a closeup macro.
Plan your photo as if you were creating a still life. Lighting and composition are important. This challenge is not a snapshot guessing game. It's about a well executed photograph.

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Announced:

Thursday, 26th January, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 2nd February, 2012 –
Wednesday, 8th February, 2012
(GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 9th February, 2012 –
Wednesday, 15th February, 2012
(GMT)

Processing rules:

Do what's needed to provide the challenge with your best photo.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

****MUST DO**** The title or description must state what the object is.

Your complaint (along with the complaints of others regarding this entry) will be
reviewed by the challenge owner. Depending upon the nature and applicability of the
complaint, the entry may be disqualified. In extreme circumstances the user who submitted
the entry may receive a ban from the challenge or series in question.